A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6174365 Details
Epoch: 287 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 38653527 epoch_slot_no: 32727 block_no: 6174188 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 38869 time: 2021-08-29 06:50:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4d51ea37eab1bce53c6e8077b27eee7e3d60d6d3cde28e2c676b15f1dd78e32Block Operator
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